Reluctant to start a statin…

I have taken both since 2017, following a mini-stroke and as far as I can tell, no side effects whatsoever.
I don't know why they have a bad reputation but three people (all non-medical but who 'enjoyed'ill-heath) told me not to take them because they caused stress, anxiety and cramp.
I mentioned it to the nurse who was dealing with me at the time and she gave me a severe talking-,to, said I would be at higher risk of another stroke if I didn't take them, advised me to proceed and said if I did have any problems to talk to the doctor who could try a different type.
Haven't suffered any side effects.

The only side effect I have had with them is that I dream more than I used to.

Gp wanted me on a statin. I said I would only go on them if she put me on 10mg which she did.
Cholesterol has come down & no side effects.
Ask for 10mg dose to start off with.

I would never take them after seeing the nasty side effects my late Dad had with them when the GP put him on them aged 80.

Confusion, memory loss, aching joints and muscles.

I was told to go on them 20 years ago but I refused after researching them and have never had any problems.

Absolutely has to be your decision.

Atorvastatin didn’t suit me so the GP changed my prescription to Simvastatin and I’m finding that to be much better.

I've taken both for about 3 years,with no problems.

I've been on both for 6+ yrs no symtoms or side affects.

I’ve been on Amlodopine for 10+ years but only agreed to start Atorvastatin about 12 months ago. Like you I had heard all the horror stories. I’ve had absolutely no symptoms whatsoever

My son has been diagnosed with angina and they put him on statins he had terrible pains in his legs when he asked about this he was told to put up and shut up more or less as he was in the danger of having a stroke. He preserved he’s doing ok now.

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My son has been diagnosed with angina and they put him on statins he had terrible pains in his legs when he asked about this he was told to put up and shut up more or less as he was in the danger of having a stroke. He preserved he’s doing ok now.

That’s awful as they could have changed the type or dosage.

I take both and have no problems whatsoever.
Of course, if one formulation doesn't agree with you, it's possible to ask to try another. Good luck.

I think if the danger of having a stroke is imminent then the side effects have to be weighed against the danger of strokes.

I take three different BP tablets and Avostatin and I did experience some aches and pains, so initially I took them every other day, I’m back to daily now with no issues.

I take both, and while I was very reluctant to take statins, I have had no side effects from either one and they seems to be doing the job.